🛠️ JOB ADVERTISEMENT:

Senior Industrial Boilermaker / Welder

Rutongo Mines Ltd, a proud member of the Trinity Metals Group, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Boilermaker / Welder to join our Engineering team at our operations in Rulindo District, Northern Province, Rwanda.

📍 About Rutongo Mines Ltd

Rutongo Mines is a key contributor to Rwanda’s growing extractive sector, specializing in tin mining. We are committed to operational excellence, safety, and sustainable resource management. This role offers the opportunity to apply advanced metal fabrication skills within a challenging and rewarding heavy industrial environment.

🔧 Position Details

🚀 Key Job Summary (SEO Focus)

As a pivotal member of the Engineering team, the Boilermaker is primarily responsible for the construction, assembly, maintenance, and repair of critical steel structures, heavy mining equipment, and robust piping systems. The ideal candidate will be an expert in various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Arc) and precision metal fabrication within a demanding, safety-focused mining environment in Rwanda.

✅ Core Responsibilities of a Mining Boilermaker

This role requires dedication to precision, compliance, and efficiency across the following areas:

• Fabrication and Construction: Execute precise cutting, shaping, and assembly of complex metal components, including structural supports, frames, chutes, and pipelines, strictly adhering to engineering specifications and blueprints.

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance: Construct, inspect, and perform specialized welding repairs on large industrial equipment, such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, and boilers critical to our tin mining operations.

• Preventive and Corrective Repairs: Conduct routine integrity checks on existing steel infrastructure. Promptly repair and reinforce worn or damaged metal parts on conveyors and other mechanical systems using advanced welding methods (MIG, TIG, Arc welding).

• Safety and Standards Adherence: Ensure all welding and fabrication procedures meet strict company safety protocols, industry standards, and Rwandan environmental regulations. Actively participate in safety training and the mandated use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Workplace Management: Maintain and calibrate all welding tools and machinery. Ensure the workshop is organized, clean, and compliant with hazard-free standards.

• Team Collaboration: Coordinate effectively with engineers and maintenance teams to minimize operational downtime. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members and apprentices.

• Emergency Response: Be available for call-out duties to manage urgent, critical repairs that impact the continuity of the mining process.

🎯 Candidate Requirements

We are seeking a candidate with proven expertise in heavy industrial environments.

1. Education and Certification

• A minimum of a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Certificate Level III in Welding Technology, Boilermaking, or a closely related technical field.

• Certification in advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, and Arc welding) is highly preferred.

• Additional safety certifications relevant to mining operations are a significant advantage.

2. Experience and Technical Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable experience as a certified Boilermaker or Industrial Welder.

• Experience in mining or heavy industrial environments is a crucial asset.

• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and blueprints.

• Expert knowledge of metalworking tools, machinery, and applicable welding safety standards.

3. Personal Attributes and Physical Requirements

• Precision and Detail: Strong commitment to producing high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail.

• Resilience: Excellent problem-solving capabilities and proven ability to work efficiently under pressure within a demanding environment.

• Communication: Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

• Physical Fitness: Must be physically capable of handling the demands of the job, including lifting heavy materials, working in confined spaces, and adhering to strict safety protocols while working at heights or underground.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime, rotational shifts, and be on-call for emergency repairs as required.

📧 How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application documents in a single file attachment.

Submission Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2025, at 5 PM (Kigali time)

Your single-file submission must include:

• A Motivation letter (addressed to the General Manager, explaining your suitability).

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) – maximum 3 pages, including 3 professional referee names.

• Copies of all relevant education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees.

• Copies of relevant work experience certificates.

• A clear copy of your ID.

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line: Application for Industrial Boilermaker / Mining Welder

Email Address for Submission: recruitment.rmines@trinity-metals.com

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.